gubernatorial
adj.adj. relating to the leader of a state, known as a governor. You usually hear this word when people talk about elections for a state's top office.
adj. relating to a governor or the office of a governor, particularly within the context of a state in the United States.
The state is preparing for the upcoming gubernatorial election.
The candidate spent millions of dollars on television advertisements during her gubernatorial campaign to reach voters in rural areas.
Political analysts suggest that the outcome of the gubernatorial race will serve as a significant bellwether for the national legislative elections scheduled for the following autumn.
From Latin gubernātor (“governor”), from gubernō (“govern”), + -ial.
Typically used attributively before a noun such as 'election', 'race', 'candidate', or 'mansion'.
the governor electionthe gubernatorial electionWhile 'governor' is the person, the formal adjective 'gubernatorial' is the standard term used to describe the election or the office itself.